Thanks with the help of others....I have my new Chrome Shift Plate......

It only took like 10 minutes....

 

Pic Installed....

 

I wish I could do that to mine

 

Mark, wanna do mine?

Looks really good.

 

how does it come off, is it pop offable??? Shyne

 

Yes!!! I got mine too! HEHEHE... Loved it! Added more luxury feeling into the interior...like bro's A4 Quattro.
Yeah, you can pop it off with a negative screwdriver.

 

Looks Nice!!!! Good job!!! It sorta looks like mine

 

Thanks for your help....Oh by the way.. You have to use Paint Remover.. NOT THINNER...Last time we spoke about thinner...I tried that, then I looked at your post and it was a pic of Paint Remover....Thanks for your help...

 

Binh let me know......It sooo easy..

 

I'm doing it later this week. I will post pics of the process and give you guys a step by step on how i do it in case anyone has any uncertainty of how it's done.

 

only time i wish i had a 99 lol

 

Will the 99 plate fit on the 00?

 

no 5spd vs. 4spd, less gear detents

 

Where did you get it? Do they make them for 5 spds? It definitely looks sweet! Probably one of the easiest mods you can do that gives such dramatic results.

 

Then a Phillips screwdriver is considered a "positive" screwdriver?

Tony

 

Let me get this straight....I use paint remover and the chrome is underneath?

 

C'mon man, it's not that difficult.

Soak the plate in paint remover for about 10 minutes. Gently scrape away the gray paint that covers the juicy chrome center.

 

NSXNEXT... Are you saying that about the 01????????

 

nope only '99's

 

Ain't it SWEET!!!

 

Binh... I used Paint Remover...5-6 coats....I believe acnup00tl used 1-3 coat remover...(paint remover comes in strengths..) It will remove either 1-2, 3-4 or 5-6....It's the strength. It really took me about 10 minutes....The coating came right off.. Just rinsed it in warm water....and wala Chrome Shift Plate......

Has anyone tried to do it with the 00-02????

 

I don't see what you 00+'s are whining about You should be getting yours from my thread.

Austin519

 

Thanks Mark!

BTW, can I use any paint remover?

 

Nice mod MStyle...never knew this could be done.

 

A few seem to still not know that you can't do it on 00+...although it's been posted no less than 10 times . I suggest against trying it when there's no chrome underneath.

Austin519

 

I believe any Paint Remover will do.....

 

I have a 99, I should try it too! Home Depot, here I come!

 

hey where did you guy get that at??

 

You can go pretty much anywhere !!! Sears,home depot,Hq

 

Does anyone know if you buy a new shift plate (99) from Acura does it still have the same coating as the old one or does it have the new coating which you can't chrome it??? Does anyone know????

 

So, can you do this to 2000 TL?

 

99's ONLY!!!!!!!!!

 

Yeah they still sell it with chrome underneath. I sold mine to inspire and I had already bought my replacement at the dealer . Its a 63.00 part and you cant buy it by itself.

 

Damm....$63 !! That is crazy ..I though it was $30..Cool Thanks...

 

Has anyone messed this up bad yet? Is that even possible. It scares me when you are talking about the replacment price. Also, does this still look good with the tan interior?

Dave

 

I sure I cant use like turpenine can I? Also I just went out in the garage and I could not figure out hot to get the chrome piece off. I did get the black trim around it off. Im just afraid to put a little "elbow greese" into it. Is that all it needs to come off? It looked like it was locked onto some black tabs on the sides. If I do need to buy Remover, what kind should I get, im sure there is all different kinds like for oil based or whatever?

Dave

 

JIA!

 

Hardly a "NEW" mod. But you know everyone wishes they could do it.

 

after you soak and wash it, I sure it does not come out that shiney. What do you use to polish it?

Dave

 

Factory painted it dull for a reason.....so that during the day the sun shines on it, it won't reflect and blind the crap out of you..